Brief: Gay pride march shut down

(AP) — Serbia’s police banned a gay pride march in Belgrade, citing security concerns but also complying with a request from Serbia’s Christian Orthodox church.

Police said they were banning the march because they feared a repeat of the violence in 2010, when right-wing groups attacked a gay pride event in Belgrade. That triggered day-long clashes with the police which left more than 100 people injured.

Last year’s gay pride march was also banned by authorities.